Crochet Abbreviations You’ll Actually Want to Keep Handy
Ever stared at a crochet pattern and thought, “What in the yarn does sc, ch, sl st even mean?” Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. That’s why we put together this quick and cheerful guide to all the common crochet abbreviations you’ll find in our free patterns (and just about everywhere else). Whether you're brand new to the world of crochet or just need a refresher, this is your go to cheat sheet. Bookmark it, save it, print it future you will thank you!
sk: skip
tog: together
sl st: slip stitch
sp(s): space(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
ch(s): chain(s)
ch sp: chain space
yo: yarn over
lp(s): loop(s)
bl: back loop
fl: front loop
sc: single crochet(s)
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together
tr: treble/triple crochet(s)
dtr: double treble crochet
trtr: triple treble crochet
approx: approximately
beg: begin/beginning
bet: between
BP: back post
FP: front post
CL: cluster
cont: continue
dec, dec’s, dec’ing, dec’d: decrease, decreases, decreasing, decreased
inc, inc’s, inc’ing, inc’d: increase, increases, increasing, increased
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
tch: turning chain
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